US Bridges

US Route 202 over W Branch Naugatuck Rv

Fair

Litchfield County, Connecticut · Inter US202 & SR800 · Structure no. 00612

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 202 over W Branch Naugatuck Rv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 202 over W Branch Naugatuck Rv in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,317 by 2041. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS Route 202
CrossesW Branch Naugatuck Rv
LocationInter US202 & SR800
RouteU.S. Route 202
Coordinates41.80046, -73.12131
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.2 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.2 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2021)
Projected traffic19,317 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 202 over W Branch Naugatuck Rv built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 202 over W Branch Naugatuck Rv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does US Route 202 over W Branch Naugatuck Rv carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US Route 202 over W Branch Naugatuck Rv?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.2 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 202 over W Branch Naugatuck Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.